Black LIT

CROWN

This rhythmic, read-aloud title is a celebration of the way boys feel when they leave the barber's chair.

COOL CUTS

African-American boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic picture book celebrating a diversity of hip black hairstyles.

CROSSOVER

Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price .

I AM EVERY GOOD THING

The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through ...

WHEN THE BEAT WAS BORN

From his childhood in Jamaica to his youth in the Bronx, here's how Kool Herc came to be a DJ

GOODNIGHT FOOTBALL

From the opening kick off to the final whistle, Goodnight Football will bring the excitement of a football game to the youngest fan.

HEY BLACK CHILD

The book teaches positive self-esteem and empowerment to young students through high-impact, easy-to-remember rhymes.

LITTLE LEGENDS: EXCEPTIONAL MEN IN BLACK HISTORY

This beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history.

THE UNDEFEATED

This poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes.

KNOCK KNOCK: MY DAD'S DREAM FOR ME

This powerful and inspiring book shows the love that an absent parent can leave behind, and the strength that children find in themselves as they grow up and follow their dreams.

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS, LITTLE ONE

This beautifully illustrated board book highlights true stories of black men in history.

THE PLAYBOOK

The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule contains wisdom from inspiring athletes and role models. Kwame Alexander also provides his own poetic and uplifting words, as he shares stories of overcoming obstacles and winning games in this motivational and inspirational book just right for graduates of any age and anyone needing a little encouragement.

HAVE YOU THANKED AN INVENTOR TODAY?

Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? is a journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape.

NEW KID

HAVE YOU THANKED AN INVENTOR TODAY?

Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.

SHILOH & DANDE THE LION

Shiloh and Dande the Lion is an imaginative story that explores diversity, tolerance, and empowerment through the fantastic dream of a young boy.

RADIANT CHILD

SHILOH & DANDE THE LION

Javaka Steptoe's vivid text and bold artwork echoing Basquiat's own introduce young readers to the powerful message that art doesn't always have to be neat or clean--and definitely not inside the lines--to be beautiful.